Machine Building

UHD LCD monitors added to 4Diamond Grid pro-display range

Mitsubishi Electric's new range of professional ultra high definition (UHD) LCD monitors is now shipping. The new additions to Mitsubishi's 4Diamond Grid range, which were launched at ISE 2019, are available in 75", 86" and 98" models, all delivering a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels. All products in the 4Diamond Grid range are designed as cost-effective options for 24/7 applications such as crisis suites and breakout rooms, and complement Mitsubishi Electric's well-established portfolio of high-end, mission-critical control room displays.

14th March 2019

uEye CP camera with high-resolution 12 MP rolling shutter sensor

IDS has integrated the high-resolution 12 MP IMX226 rolling shutter sensor into its uEye CP camera family, giving increased resolution, speed and sensitivity. The new models are offered with the established GigE or USB3 interfaces and will be available from May 2019.

14th March 2019

Sick IO-Link absolute encoders for Industry 4.0 applications

With the launch of the SICK AHS36 (singleturn) and AHM36 (multiturn) IO-Link absolute encoders, SICK has opened up wide-ranging new possibilities to integrate rotary motion sensing into the "˜smart' sensor configurations of automated machinery.

13th March 2019

RS introduces KUNBUS products for industrial automation

RS Components is introducing KUNBUS to its supplier portfolio, a specialist developer of intelligent communications modules, including fieldbus- and industrial Ethernet-based devices for a range of automation markets.

13th March 2019

Plastic clamp attaches igus triflex R energy chains to cobots

Collaborative robots, or cobots, are mainly used as assistants in simple or interactive activities and, in contrast to large and fast industrial robots, work hand in hand with humans. That is why cobot and industrial robot service engineers are already using igus' multi-axis round triflex R e-chains. In addition to conventional metal clamps for industrial robots, igus has developed new plastic mounting clamps that attach the energy chain to the robotic arm both quickly and easily.

13th March 2019

New two-piece M8 device connectors from Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact is expanding its range of circular connectors for data transmission. The new, two-piece M8 device connectors are especially well-suited for compact devices such as SCADA operator interfaces or camera systems.

12th March 2019

SKF launches JIS-compliant ball bearing units in Europe

SKF is releasing a new, competitive range of JIS-compliant ball bearing units for the European market that builds on the success of the company's recently launched JIS-compatible UC offer for Asia. The new UC range is supplied as standard with two types of locking systems, a well proven sealing design and superior machined features, and will be available with full after-sales support through SKF's global distribution network.

11th March 2019

Harting simplifies rear-facing connector assembly

Harting has added an industry standard Han B size version to its Han-Eco range of robust, flexible and corrosion-resistant connectors made of high-performance plastic for use in demanding industrial environments.

11th March 2019

Powerstax now supplying Magna-Power programmable power supplies

Powerstax has been appointed as a distributor for Magna-Power's range of programmable power supplies. This extensive product range complements the existing Powerstax portfolio of DC power supplies and Transformer Rectifiers.

8th March 2019

PULS DIN-rail power supplies come with long-term support

PULS Power is promoting its high-reliability DIN-rail power supplies, saying it is committed to supporting its customers for as long as is possible with products designed into their systems. PULS has undertaken not to discontinue standard products while enough demand is present to make them viable for manufacture. This provides customers with the reassurance that they will not be forced into costly changes to their system components and performance in regular short intervals and to have support for their equipment throughout the entire end system lifecycle.

8th March 2019